Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leiocarpa
ID:
81437

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas C (1895) 402

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080766



Common Names

  • Gutenbergia
  • Gutenberg's Daisy
  • Leiocarpa


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Description

Gutenbergia leiocarpa (also called Gutenbergia leiocarpa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gutenbergia leiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gutenbergia leiocarpa has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutenbergia leiocarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Gutenbergia leiocarpa

Gutenbergia leiocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Gutenbergia leiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia leiocarpa?

Gutenbergia leiocarpa

What is the common name of Gutenbergia leiocarpa?

Smooth-fruited gutenbergia

What is the natural habitat of Gutenbergia leiocarpa?

Dry, sandy soils in coastal areas

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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